<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode of &lt;em&gt;The Mohua Show&lt;/em&gt; is a quiet earthquake under the foundations of modern love.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Actor &lt;strong&gt;Priyanka Bose&lt;/strong&gt; confronts the invisible cages of partnership, power, and gaze, asking how we build relationships where no one feels suffocated by the past.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A raw conversation about the claustrophobia of patriarchy, the failures of female solidarity, and the unexpected safety found in a truly present man.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What this episode is REALLY about&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not romance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not blame.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Not simple answers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It’s about:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The search for a relationship free from patriarchal claustrophobia&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The painful admission: “I wouldn't fully blossom if there wasn't a man.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Witnessing a society in regression, and saying it out loud&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The emancipating power of the female gaze versus the authority of the male gaze&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The complex truth: we all dress for a gaze, but which one empowers?&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A daughter’s sharp correction: “Men don’t need the advocacy, women do.”&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The cost of intimacy in a backlash culture&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt confined by the old rules of love and gender, this episode seeks a new blueprint.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support the Podcast&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;Subscribe &lt;/em&gt;for more voices that rewrite the rules with &lt;strong&gt;truth, heart and courage&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅&lt;strong&gt; Subscribe To Our Channel:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;a href=" &amp;nbsp; / themohuashow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;/ themohuashow&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;Stay updated!&lt;/strong&gt;🔔&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Us On&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Mohua Show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Website: &lt;em&gt;www.themohuashow.com&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram:&amp;nbsp;/ themohuashow&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;/ themohuashow&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Connect with the Host: &lt;strong&gt;Mohua Chinappa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram:&amp;nbsp;/ mohua_chinappa&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn:&amp;nbsp;/ mohua-chinappa&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;►For any queries, EMAIL:&lt;a href=" hello@themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; hello@themohuashow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Copyright ©2025 The Literature Lounge. All Rights Reserved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/strong&gt; The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;#ModernLove #FemaleGaze #PatriarchyUnlearned #RelationshipGoals #IntimateCinema&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ft. Priyanka Bose

This episode of The Mohua Show is a quiet earthquake under the foundations of modern love. Actor Priyanka Bose confronts the invisible cages of partnership, power, and gaze, asking how we build relationships where no one feels suffocated by the past.A raw conversation about the claustrophobia of patriarchy, the failures of female solidarity, and the unexpected safety found in a truly present man.What this episode is REALLY aboutNot romance.Not blame.Not simple answers. It’s about:<ul><li>The search for a relationship free from patriarchal claustrophobia</li><li>The painful admission: “I wouldn't fully blossom if there wasn't a man.”</li><li>Witnessing a society in regression, and saying it out loud</li><li>The emancipating power of the female gaze versus the authority of the male gaze</li><li>The complex truth: we all dress for a gaze, but which one empowers?</li><li>A daughter’s sharp correction: “Men don’t need the advocacy, women do.”</li><li>The cost of intimacy in a backlash culture</li><li> </li></ul>If you’ve ever felt confined by the old rules of love and gender, this episode seeks a new blueprint. Support the Podcast&nbsp;&nbsp;If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.&nbsp;&nbsp;Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with truth, heart and courage. ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:<a href=" &nbsp; / themohuashow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;/ themohuashow</a>&nbsp;Stay updated!🔔 Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram:&nbsp;/ themohuashow</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;►<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn:&nbsp;/ themohuashow&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram:&nbsp;/ mohua_chinappa&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>►<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn:&nbsp;/ mohua-chinappa</a> ►For any queries, EMAIL:<a href=" hello@themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> hello@themohuashow.com</a> Copyright ©2025 The Literature Lounge. All Rights Reserved Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. #ModernLove #FemaleGaze #PatriarchyUnlearned #RelationshipGoals #IntimateCinema <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

I Wouldn't Fully Blossom Without a Man, Priyanka Bose’s Most Honest Confession | The Mohua Show

<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode of &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Mohua Show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt; is a generational punch to the heart.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Author &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;Aarti Narayan&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, &lt;em&gt;a former MNC executive&lt;/em&gt;, tells the story behind her debut novel, &lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Lives She Carried&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;, inspired by her grandmother, a woman from&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;pre-Independence Kerala who turned pain into power and raised nine children against impossible odds.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;A conversation about what women are taught to endure and what they choose to become.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What this episode is REALLY about&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Not perfection.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Not heroism.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Not feminist slogans.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;It’s about:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Generations of women trained to tolerate and give away&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The male genius vs misogyny paradox of old India&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;A daughter who ran away to save herself&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The real cost of ambition: when moving to Bombay means no way back&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Survival after losing everything&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Reinventing life with humour, rage and lemon rice&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why every child should inherit books, not trauma&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;If you’ve ever asked, “How did our mothers survive so much?”&amp;nbsp; this episode has answers.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support the Podcast&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with **truth, heart and courage**.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: &amp;nbsp; / themohuashow &amp;nbsp; Stay updated!🔔&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Us On&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Mohua Show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Website: &lt;a href="www.themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.themohuashow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram: &amp;nbsp; / themohuashow&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn: &amp;nbsp; / themohuashow&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;Instagram: &amp;nbsp; / mohua_chinappa&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;LinkedIn: &amp;nbsp; / mohua-chinappa&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;►For any queries, EMAIL: &lt;a href="mailto:hello@themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;hello@themohuashow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Copyright ©2025 The Literature Lounge. All Rights Reserved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;#thelivesshecarried #familysaga #multigenerational #evocative #bookstagram #emotional #honouringwomen&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ft. Aarti Narayan

This episode of The Mohua Show is a generational punch to the heart. Author Aarti Narayan, a former MNC executive, tells the story behind her debut novel, The Lives She Carried, inspired by her grandmother, a woman frompre-Independence Kerala who turned pain into power and raised nine children against impossible odds. A conversation about what women are taught to endure and what they choose to become. What this episode is REALLY about <ul><li>Not perfection.</li><li>Not heroism.</li><li>Not feminist slogans.</li></ul> It’s about:<ul><li>Generations of women trained to tolerate and give away</li><li>The male genius vs misogyny paradox of old India</li><li>A daughter who ran away to save herself</li><li>The real cost of ambition: when moving to Bombay means no way back</li><li>Survival after losing everything</li><li>Reinventing life with humour, rage and lemon rice</li><li>Why every child should inherit books, not trauma</li><li>If you’ve ever asked, “How did our mothers survive so much?”&nbsp; this episode has answers.</li></ul> Support the Podcast&nbsp;&nbsp;If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.&nbsp;&nbsp;Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with **truth, heart and courage**. ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: &nbsp; / themohuashow &nbsp; Stay updated!🔔 Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: <a href="www.themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.themohuashow.com</a>►<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram: &nbsp; / themohuashow&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>►<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn: &nbsp; / themohuashow&nbsp;&nbsp;</a> Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Instagram: &nbsp; / mohua_chinappa&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>►<a href="about:blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn: &nbsp; / mohua-chinappa&nbsp;</a>&nbsp; ►For any queries, EMAIL: <a href="mailto:hello@themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@themohuashow.com</a> Copyright ©2025 The Literature Lounge. All Rights Reserved Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any opinions expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. #thelivesshecarried #familysaga #multigenerational #evocative #bookstagram #emotional #honouringwomen&nbsp; <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

She Ran Away. She Rebuilt. And She Refused to Break: Aarti Narayan on The Lives She Carried 

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful episode, host &lt;strong&gt;Mohua Chinappa&lt;/strong&gt; sits down with &lt;strong&gt;K. J. Alphons — former IAS officer, politician, best-selling author and one of India’s most respected change-makers&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;From being labelled “&lt;strong&gt;an idiot&lt;/strong&gt;” in school and scoring &lt;strong&gt;42% in his board exam&lt;/strong&gt;**, to becoming a &lt;strong&gt;topper in the IAS&lt;/strong&gt;, India’s global face in governance, and author of &lt;strong&gt;The Winning Formula&lt;/strong&gt; — Alphonse’s journey is a living testament to resilience, grit and unshakeable character.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What you’ll hear in this conversation:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How failure became the first miracle of his life, not the end of the road&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- From learning English with a dictionary to becoming India’s best national debater for 3 years&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The legendary demolitions in Delhi, taking on land mafias and top politicians with courage and preparation&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why &lt;strong&gt;“the greatest equipment in life is not your heart or brain, but your backbone&lt;/strong&gt;”&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Ordinary Indians doing extraordinary things — the 52 stories behind &lt;strong&gt;The Winning Formula&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- A tough message for parents, teachers and the education system — stop copying success, start discovering originality&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why reading books and building character matters more than filters, likes and overnight success&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;About the book – &lt;strong&gt;The Winning Formula&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Alphonse’s latest book isn’t about being superhuman —&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;it’s about realizing that being human is super.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;It features &lt;strong&gt;20 stories from his own life and 32 from ordinary people who achieved the extraordinary.&lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’re going through a tough phase&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Here’s what Alphonse wants you to remember:&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;You don’t need superpowers to lead an extraordinary life — just a backbone.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Support the Podcast &lt;/strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with &lt;strong&gt;truth, heart and courage.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;/ themohuashow&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;Stay updated!🔔&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Us On&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Mohua Show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Website: www.themohuashow.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Instagram:&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0ZBZ3JBc1hTWUZpeHlnZ3Q0OWJyd1lhMGNWd3xBQ3Jtc0tsYUtXR1N6Q1VqNFUxeGVtOTZvazhsYmx6aUt2b05wZzBZUC1KeVZsMS1Ec0NnbENwa0ZkZFdmU0E1QV9tRjEybkVnSFpUeHNicTZsOTFXSEVQWFdzR3VQLVN4MWlPSmdJRTdJV3VVbnRmbGcxVHRuQQ&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthemohuashow%2F&amp;amp;v=Z-2tOYJjwjo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;/ themohuashow&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►LinkedIn:&lt;a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnFJbFFlUG0zZkhndHlVRmxmSmdqUTNnb2FWQXxBQ3Jtc0tuTmZ6aWV6b2xEYlNzMmE4c3JzOWhYMzdib0ZzeDYxZEZ3NG9DemE3TWVGdi1hdnFkM01fVlcwWlZBWVNnUVVJTkQzMEJyNkxrWjBxUFE5SGZUMElFTHV4bWdVM05sSEZpbjlhZHpXU29kWHFaNkNJUQ&amp;amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fthemohuashow%2F&amp;amp;v=Z-2tOYJjwjo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;/ themohuashow&amp;nbsp;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;►For any queries EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Copyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer: &lt;/strong&gt;The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ft. K. J. Alphons

In this powerful episode, host Mohua Chinappa sits down with K. J. Alphons — former IAS officer, politician, best-selling author and one of India’s most respected change-makers. From being labelled “an idiot” in school and scoring 42% in his board exam**, to becoming a topper in the IAS, India’s global face in governance, and author of The Winning Formula — Alphonse’s journey is a living testament to resilience, grit and unshakeable character.&nbsp; What you’ll hear in this conversation: - How failure became the first miracle of his life, not the end of the road- From learning English with a dictionary to becoming India’s best national debater for 3 years- The legendary demolitions in Delhi, taking on land mafias and top politicians with courage and preparation&nbsp;- Why “the greatest equipment in life is not your heart or brain, but your backbone”&nbsp;- Ordinary Indians doing extraordinary things — the 52 stories behind The Winning Formula&nbsp;- A tough message for parents, teachers and the education system — stop copying success, start discovering originality- Why reading books and building character matters more than filters, likes and overnight success&nbsp;About the book – The Winning Formula Alphonse’s latest book isn’t about being superhuman —&nbsp;&nbsp;it’s about realizing that being human is super. It features 20 stories from his own life and 32 from ordinary people who achieved the extraordinary.&nbsp;If you’re going through a tough phase Here’s what Alphonse wants you to remember:&nbsp;&nbsp;You don’t need superpowers to lead an extraordinary life — just a backbone. Support the Podcast &nbsp;If this conversation moved you, share it with someone who needs to hear it today.&nbsp;&nbsp;Subscribe for more voices that rewrite the rules with truth, heart and courage. ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;/ themohuashow&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;Stay updated!🔔 Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0ZBZ3JBc1hTWUZpeHlnZ3Q0OWJyd1lhMGNWd3xBQ3Jtc0tsYUtXR1N6Q1VqNFUxeGVtOTZvazhsYmx6aUt2b05wZzBZUC1KeVZsMS1Ec0NnbENwa0ZkZFdmU0E1QV9tRjEybkVnSFpUeHNicTZsOTFXSEVQWFdzR3VQLVN4MWlPSmdJRTdJV3VVbnRmbGcxVHRuQQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fthemohuashow%2F&amp;v=Z-2tOYJjwjo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;&nbsp;/ themohuashow&nbsp;&nbsp;</a>►LinkedIn:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnFJbFFlUG0zZkhndHlVRmxmSmdqUTNnb2FWQXxBQ3Jtc0tuTmZ6aWV6b2xEYlNzMmE4c3JzOWhYMzdib0ZzeDYxZEZ3NG9DemE3TWVGdi1hdnFkM01fVlcwWlZBWVNnUVVJTkQzMEJyNkxrWjBxUFE5SGZUMElFTHV4bWdVM05sSEZpbjlhZHpXU29kWHFaNkNJUQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fthemohuashow%2F&amp;v=Z-2tOYJjwjo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">&nbsp;&nbsp;/ themohuashow&nbsp;&nbsp;</a> ►For any queries EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.com Copyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What does it take to rise from a village with no electricity to becoming one of India’s most fearless bureaucrats?

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Why do men's mental health and domestic abuse cases often go unheard? How can we move beyond gender stereotypes in relationships and mental health?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this powerful and deeply personal episode of TMS, we sit down with Dr. Aninda Sidhana, who shares her journey of rebuilding her life multiple times while challenging societal norms. As a voice against gender stereotypes, Dr. Aninda Sidhana discusses the compassionate side of the Indian Psychiatrist Society, why divorce should not be a stigma, and how inconsistency can be the biggest red flag in relationships.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;She also addresses the unspoken struggles men face, the reality of false marital rape cases, and why acceptance is the ultimate key to healing.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You'll Discover:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to rebuild your life after personal crises&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The importance of destigmatizing divorce in Indian families&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why men's domestic abuse cases are often overlooked&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The danger of inconsistency in relationships&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to recognize internal battles behind external smiles&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why "feelings have no gender" is crucial for mental health&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;References:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Indian Psychiatric Society: &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Psychiatric_Society" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Psychiatric_Society&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Unpaid Labour: &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpaid_work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpaid_work&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Emotional Abuse: &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_abuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_abuse&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Home Maker: &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homemaking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homemaking&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Us On&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Mohua Show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Website: www.themohuashow.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with the Guest: Dr. Aninda Sidhana&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;► LinkedIn: &lt;a href="https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-aninda-sidhana-642978291" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-aninda-sidhana-642978291&lt;/a&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;►&lt;strong&gt;For any queries EMAIL&lt;/strong&gt;: hello@themohuashow.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Copyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer&lt;/strong&gt;: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;#DrAnindaSidhana&amp;nbsp;#GenderStereotypes #MensMentalHealth #DomesticAbuseAwareness #MentalHealth #RelationshipGoals #DivorceStigma #IndianSociety #MentalHealthAwareness #TMSPodcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Ft. Dr. Aninda Sidhana

Why do men's mental health and domestic abuse cases often go unheard? How can we move beyond gender stereotypes in relationships and mental health? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of TMS, we sit down with Dr. Aninda Sidhana, who shares her journey of rebuilding her life multiple times while challenging societal norms. As a voice against gender stereotypes, Dr. Aninda Sidhana discusses the compassionate side of the Indian Psychiatrist Society, why divorce should not be a stigma, and how inconsistency can be the biggest red flag in relationships. She also addresses the unspoken struggles men face, the reality of false marital rape cases, and why acceptance is the ultimate key to healing. What You'll Discover:- How to rebuild your life after personal crises- The importance of destigmatizing divorce in Indian families- Why men's domestic abuse cases are often overlooked- The danger of inconsistency in relationships- How to recognize internal battles behind external smiles- Why "feelings have no gender" is crucial for mental health References:Indian Psychiatric Society: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Psychiatric_Society" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Psychiatric_Society</a>&nbsp;Unpaid Labour: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpaid_work" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Unpaid_work</a>Emotional Abuse: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_abuse" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Psychological_abuse</a>Home Maker: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homemaking" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Homemaking</a>&nbsp; ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow Stay updated!🔔 Follow Us OnThe Mohua Show►Website: www.themohuashow.com►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/ Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/►LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/ Connect with the Guest: Dr. Aninda Sidhana► LinkedIn: <a href="https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-aninda-sidhana-642978291" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://in.linkedin.com/in/dr-aninda-sidhana-642978291</a>&nbsp; ►For any queries EMAIL: hello@themohuashow.com Copyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. #DrAnindaSidhana&nbsp;#GenderStereotypes #MensMentalHealth #DomesticAbuseAwareness #MentalHealth #RelationshipGoals #DivorceStigma #IndianSociety #MentalHealthAwareness #TMSPodcast <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Do Men Suffer in Silence? Mental Health, Stereotypes & False Cases | EP 258 | TMS

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What does it take to build a career in publishing? How is technology changing the world of books? And why is vulnerability the secret weapon for creative professionals?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this insightful episode of TMS, we sit down with Sudheshna, a publishing professional and writer who started her journey by writing randomly, never expecting her work would find an audience. She pulls back the curtain on the publishing industry, explaining the crucial role of a rights manager and the delicate balance between editing, rights acquisition, and international sales.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sudheshna shares why she believes there's no point in shunning AI and technology, how audio and print books can peacefully coexist, and why taking baby steps is the most sustainable path to creative success.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What You'll Learn:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How to start a writing career without a grand plan&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The behind-the-scenes reality of rights management in publishing&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- Why embracing technology doesn't mean abandoning tradition&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- How vulnerability becomes your greatest professional strength&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;- The power of consistent small steps in building a creative career&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;References:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;National Book Trust: &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Book_Trust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Book_Trust&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Fantasy Literature: &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_literature" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_literature&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Speaking Tiger Books: &lt;a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaking_Tiger_Books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaking_Tiger_Books&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ &lt;strong&gt;Subscribe To Our Channel:&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;a href="www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow&lt;/a&gt; Stay updated!🔔&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Follow Us On&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em&gt;The Mohua Show&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Website: &lt;a href="www.themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;www.themohuashow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►LinkedIn:&lt;a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt; https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with the Host: &lt;em&gt;Mohua Chinappa&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►LinkedIn: &lt;a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Connect with the Guest:&lt;em&gt; Sudheshna Shome Ghosh&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;►Instagram: &lt;a href="https://www.instagram.com/sushome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/sushome/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;►For any queries, &lt;strong&gt;EMAIL&lt;/strong&gt;: &lt;a href="mailto:hello@themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"&gt;hello@themohuashow.com&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Copyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Disclaimer:&lt;/strong&gt; The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;hr&gt;&lt;p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'&gt; Hosted on Acast. See &lt;a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'&gt;acast.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; for more information.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

 ft. Sudheshna Shome Ghosh

What does it take to build a career in publishing? How is technology changing the world of books? And why is vulnerability the secret weapon for creative professionals? In this insightful episode of TMS, we sit down with Sudheshna, a publishing professional and writer who started her journey by writing randomly, never expecting her work would find an audience. She pulls back the curtain on the publishing industry, explaining the crucial role of a rights manager and the delicate balance between editing, rights acquisition, and international sales. Sudheshna shares why she believes there's no point in shunning AI and technology, how audio and print books can peacefully coexist, and why taking baby steps is the most sustainable path to creative success. What You'll Learn:- How to start a writing career without a grand plan- The behind-the-scenes reality of rights management in publishing- Why embracing technology doesn't mean abandoning tradition- How vulnerability becomes your greatest professional strength- The power of consistent small steps in building a creative career References:National Book Trust: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Book_Trust" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Book_Trust</a>Fantasy Literature: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_literature" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fantasy_literature</a>Speaking Tiger Books: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaking_Tiger_Books" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Speaking_Tiger_Books</a> ✅ Subscribe To Our Channel: <a href="www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.youtube.com/c/TheMohuaShow</a> Stay updated!🔔 Follow Us On The Mohua Show►Website: <a href="www.themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.themohuashow.com</a>►Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/</a>►LinkedIn:<a href=" https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/</a> Connect with the Host: Mohua Chinappa►Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/mohua_chinappa/</a>►LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/</a> Connect with the Guest: Sudheshna Shome Ghosh►Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sushome/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/sushome/</a> ►For any queries, EMAIL: <a href="mailto:hello@themohuashow.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">hello@themohuashow.com</a> Copyright ©2025 The Mohua Show. All Rights Reserved Disclaimer: The views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our Show and its associated platforms. <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Unseen World of Publishing: Rights, AI & Vulnerability | The Mohua Show

The Mohua Show (TMS) is dedicated to uncovering the authentic, untold stories of changemakers from diverse backgrounds who have created a profound and lasting impact on the lives of others.<hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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